Screw in tire - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mr V · 07-09-2017, 05:35 PM

Well the good news is I found it before driving 12 hours to the fest. I is about 2" in from the side wall. I that far enough it to get it patched? I pulled it out and the screw was pretty short. I soaped it up and can see a small bubble pop about every 30 seconds so I need to patch it. I looked up some posts on the forum and some have said a plug/patch is the best? I don't track the car but was going to try a couple passes on the strip and the camaro cross at the fest. Any advice for me?

Thanks,
Mr V

Jrichards73 · 07-09-2017, 06:33 PM

2" from the sidewall is fine, take it somewhere that will patch it from the inside and not make a bigger hole to get a plug in it.

frankwjr · 07-09-2017, 08:34 PM

How old are the tires? Had same prob last year on my winter set...put in a plug...zero leak...you patch it gotta pull the tire..patch...remount AND re-balance...$$$$ worth it on a low mileage set...plug it if old and save...takin a plug kit with me just in case....see ya there!!!

btw - ran a couple of 1/4 runs (9!) with this...

Dan1028 · 07-14-2017, 06:04 AM

Are these newish tires with road hazard? Repairs (well, punctures) void most manufacturer speed ratings, if not all for summer tires. If these are newish summer tires and you have road hazard coverage, talk to your tire dealer about replacement. This has happened to me and all I paid for the replacement cost was labor and shop fees (new tire was comp'd).

Pro Stock John · 07-14-2017, 02:24 PM

I've used those kits with the sticky strip that you push in and then pull out halfway.

sherob · 07-14-2017, 02:38 PM

Go to Wally World and get this... works everytime like a a charm!

acammer · 07-14-2017, 03:01 PM

Plug it - forget all about it. I've done many over the years, never had a problem.

07-09-2017, 05:35 PM	#1
Mr V Drives: 2011 VR SS Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 372	Screw in tire Well the good news is I found it before driving 12 hours to the fest. I is about 2" in from the side wall. I that far enough it to get it patched? I pulled it out and the screw was pretty short. I soaped it up and can see a small bubble pop about every 30 seconds so I need to patch it. I looked up some posts on the forum and some have said a plug/patch is the best? I don't track the car but was going to try a couple passes on the strip and the camaro cross at the fest. Any advice for me? Thanks, Mr V Last edited by Mr V; 07-09-2017 at 05:36 PM. Reason: grammer

07-09-2017, 06:33 PM	#2
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	2" from the sidewall is fine, take it somewhere that will patch it from the inside and not make a bigger hole to get a plug in it. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

07-09-2017, 08:34 PM	#3
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	How old are the tires? Had same prob last year on my winter set...put in a plug...zero leak...you patch it gotta pull the tire..patch...remount AND re-balance...$$$$ worth it on a low mileage set...plug it if old and save...takin a plug kit with me just in case....see ya there!!! btw - ran a couple of 1/4 runs (9!) with this... __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

07-14-2017, 06:04 AM	#4
Dan1028 Mechanical Engineer Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 226	Are these newish tires with road hazard? Repairs (well, punctures) void most manufacturer speed ratings, if not all for summer tires. If these are newish summer tires and you have road hazard coverage, talk to your tire dealer about replacement. This has happened to me and all I paid for the replacement cost was labor and shop fees (new tire was comp'd). __________________ Current Vehicle: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Past Vehicle: 2001 Honda Prelude SS LEFT HAND DRIVE

07-14-2017, 02:24 PM	#5
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I've used those kits with the sticky strip that you push in and then pull out halfway. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-14-2017, 02:38 PM	#6
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	Go to Wally World and get this... works everytime like a a charm! __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

07-14-2017, 03:01 PM	#7
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	Plug it - forget all about it. I've done many over the years, never had a problem. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*